80’s Kid Stars, What’s Their Status?

Published on May 13, 2018
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Will Wheaton in “ Stand by Me” and Star Trek

Will Wheaton became a household name after appearing in “Stand by Me” in 1986. He went on to play the role of Ensign Wesley Crusher in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” on which he starred until 1994. After that, Wheaton retired from Hollywood and relocated to Topeka, Kansas. He works for a technology company and occasionally accepts small roles in TV series.


Will Wheaton In “ Stand By Me” And Star Trek

Will Wheaton In “ Stand By Me” And Star Trek

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox became an ’80s icon after playing Marty McFly in Back to the Future. His career was basically set after that. In 1991 he was sadly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and had to semi-retire from acting because of this.

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Michael J Fox

Michael J Fox